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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Prep - Mitcham Primary - 1940, 1940
Black and white photograph of Prep grade (Grade 1A) of Mitcham Primary School in 1940. Davin's Dairy and stable in background at corner of Mitcham Road and Victoria Street. Back row - ????Sargeant, David McLean, ???????, John Robertson, Keith Jones, Herb Lilburn, Dave Jones, Jeff Ellis, Alfred Gadsen. 2nd Row - Dawn freeman, Clare Smith, Barbara Savage, Keitha Petty, Marjory Stonehorn, Judith Honeybun, ??????, Pat Flynn, Peggy Burns, Betty Dashwood, Norma Hennessy. 3rd Row - Thelma Burton, Irene Schafer, Robin Leeworthy, Maureen Webster, Barbara Spelling, Margaret Newing, Judith Gorsuch, Lorna Treverton, Valda Hancock, Marion Cumming, ??? Taylor. Front Row - Bill McCaulay, Graham Clements, John Colman, Vernon Osterlind, Arthur Charles, ???? Boyle, Keith Brown, Alan Smith, Micky Dee, Lawrence Petty.mitcham primary school, no. 2904, sargeant, lilburn, herb, jones, keith, robertson, john, mclean, david, dave, ellis, jeff, gadsen, alfred, freeman, dawn, hennesy, norma, dashwood, betty, burns, peggy, flynn, pat, honeybun, judith, stonehorn, marjory, petty, keitha, savage, barbara, burton, thelma, smith, clare, schafer, irene, taylor, cumming, marion, hancock, valda, treverton, lorna, gorsuch, newing, margaret, spelling, webster, maureen, leeworthy, robin, bill mccaulay, fry, lawrence, dee, micky, alan, brown, boyle, charles, arthur, osterlund, vern, colman, clements, graham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Badge - Badges, 1960s
The opportunity shop was established by volunteers to raise funds for groups as listed. The shop was in Enterprize Way, Mitcham on land once occupied by White's Hay & Corn Stores. It was a successful venture and ran for many years.Badge 1 - Opportunity Shop - Vermont - Maroondah (V.M.H.) Hospital Auxiliary (Green). Badge 2 - Opportunity Shop - Church & Life (C&L) Community Aid Abroad Badge 3 - Community Aid Abroad (C.A.A.) Opportunity Shop (Blue) Badge 4 - Opportunity Shop - Nunawading - Maroondah Hospital (N.M.H.) (White) Badge 5 - Opportunity Shop. Vermont Church Community Aid (V.C.C.) (Yellow)Mitcham Opportunity Shopnumismatics, badges -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Whitehorse Road, 1/06/1999 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photo of Whitehorse Road, Mitcham, opposite Doncaster East Road looking toward Mitcham Road.whitehorse road, overhead powerlines -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Memorabilia - Spoon Mitcham P.S. 2904
Silver plated tea spoon with plastic medallion inserted for Mitcham P.S. 2904, 1888 - 1988, Medallion is in green, red and gold.Mitcham P.S. 2904 1888-1988civic mementoes, souvenirs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document, Myra Fort, c2000
Description of the life of Myra Fort as part of a series called 'Our Octogenarians'.Description of the life of Myra Fort as part of a series called 'Our Octogenarians'. She spent all her life in Mitcham with much of it centered in the Methodist Church.Description of the life of Myra Fort as part of a series called 'Our Octogenarians'.ireland, myra, fort, myra, ireland family, gillies street, mitcham, methodist church mitcham, barelli family, mitcham bowling club, mountview uniting church, mitcham, fort, tom -
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Document, Mitcham - Oral history, 2000
Oral history interview - Greg Bawdin with Kath Jones (interviewer). Biographical form, interview summary and transcript.mitcham, nunawading, mitcham primary school, no. 2904, schools, bawdin, greg -
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Article, Seige 'shuts down' Mitcham, 1996
A man entered Wainwright Ryan, barristers and Solicitors on Maroondah Highway, Mitcham Shopping Centre, with a gun and took John Hoey hostage.A man entered Wainwright Ryan, barristers and Solicitors on Maroondah Highway, Mitcham Shopping Centre, with a gun and took John Hoey hostage. Six women working upstairs barricaded themselves in a back room. The man held off police for 12 hours. police finally overcame the man with capsicum spray after luring him out to the balcony. Peter Morris appeared in Ringwood court under several charges.A man entered Wainwright Ryan, barristers and Solicitors on Maroondah Highway, Mitcham Shopping Centre, with a gun and took John Hoey hostage. shops, mitcham shopping centre, hoey, john, morris, peter evan john, wainwright ryan, solicitors -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Rangeview Shopping Centre, 1998
552 was first grocery run by Mr Clarke.556 was first butcher's shop run by Mr Smith and is still a butcher's shop - Colin Smythe from 1978.Divided into two shops, Alan Evans men's barber and Rangeview Hair Studio.Coloured photograph of some of the Rangeview Shopping Centre on the western side of Mitcham Road, Mitcham. Melways 48 K12.rangeview shopping centre, shops, shopping centre -
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Document, House Plans & Specifications, 1949
House specification and plansHouse specification and plans for Mr. & Mrs. G.M. Rolins,Lot 51 Lucknow Street, Mitcham. 20 Apr 1949.House specification and plans plans, lucknow street, mitcham, modern home building advisory bureau, rolins, g.m. (mr), rolins, a.m. (mrs) -
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Article, Banks withdrawal, 2009
Fears of cash crisis could see more banks close.Fears of cash crisis could see more banks close. Blackburn Commonwealth and Mitcham National branches closed recently (photo)Fears of cash crisis could see more banks close.commonwealth bank of australia, blackburn, national australia bank, mitcham, robinson, tony, esmay. ms, frazer, michelle -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Souvenir - Coaster, C 1988
- Coaster celebrating centenary of St John's Primary School - Donor took his mother to the centenary celebration as she taught at the school in the 1960's- Gold coloured square coaster - felt back - Celebrating Centenary of St John's School MitchamSt John's School Mitcham Centenary 1888-1988st john's primary school mitcham, centenary celebrations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Card - Greeting card
Watercolour painting of grounds of Schwerkolt's Cottage, Mitcham, Victoria. Painted by Donald Cameron, art teacher at Mitcham High SchoolDonald Cameronillustrations, watercolours -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Rangeview Shopping Centre, 1998
Coloured photograph showing newsagent at Rangeview Shopping Centre. Corner of Mitcham Road and Carween Avenue. Mitcham Road in forefront.rangeview shopping centre, shopping centre, shops -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Davins Dairy, 1977
Black and white photograph of a dark coloured ute used at Davins Dairy, Corner Mitcham Road and Victoria Avenue Mitcham.davins dairy, model dairy, daries -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Mitcham pioneer knew Burke and Wills, c. 1960
John McClare (1828-1926) was a pioneer of the district whose daughter Agnes was the first white child born in the district.John McClare (1828-1926) was a pioneer of the district whose daughter Agnes was the first white child born in the district. Blackburn author Jean Field sent a history of the family to the Eastern Times - his is one of the episodes.John McClare (1828-1926) was a pioneer of the district whose daughter Agnes was the first white child born in the district. mcclare, john, mcclare, mary, mcclare, agnes, mitcham, vermont -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Leisure object - Chess Clock Timer
The Mitcham Chess Club was established in 1970 and disbanded Dec-1976. The Nunawading Chess Club reformed from Mitcham Club Jan-1977 and disbanded permanently in 1998. It operated from The Avenue Neighbourhood House, Blackburn.Wooden rectangular box sitting on rectangular base. The box contains two timing windup clocks used to time chess games. Two starter knobs on top. Metal label on top marked 'Olympia'. Metal clock faces with yellow background with brass coloured numbers and hands. Each clock has a red arrow on top. Back has brass circles with wind up mechanism; left hand side has knob to adjust time but not right clock.'Olympia' and repaired 8/83 Mitcham Chess Clubhorology, clocks, toys, games -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Davin's Dairy, C.1977
Black and white photo of Davin's Dairy, corner Mitcham Road and Victoria Avenue, Mitcham. Dairy later bought by Model Dairy.davin's dairy, model dairy -
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Article, Supreme challenge, 2004
The Whitehorse Council has decided to take the challenge against the proposed Colombo Street high rise buildings to the Supreme CourtThe Whitehorse Council has decided to take the challenge against the proposed Colombo Street high rise buildings to the Supreme Court. Mitcham Residents Group has strongly supported them.The Whitehorse Council has decided to take the challenge against the proposed Colombo Street high rise buildings to the Supreme Courtcity of whitehorse, colombo street, mitcham, high rise buildings, mitcham residents group, hogg, tony -
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Document, Childhood memories for my sister Nancy, 10/03/1986
Childhood memories for sister, Nancy written by Wal Grundy starting from 1917 and written on 10/3/1986. .Childhood memories for sister, Nancy written by Wal Grundy starting from 1917 and written on 10/3/1986. Covers early memories of life in Mitcham and some of the local identities and businesses.Childhood memories for sister, Nancy written by Wal Grundy starting from 1917 and written on 10/3/1986. .oral history, grundy, walter, grundy, nancy, mitcham -
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Document, Certificate of Title, 1923, 1933
Certificate of Title - Estate of William TilleyCertificate of Title - Estate of William Tilley, Lot 77 Cook Street, Mitcham. Vol 4781, Fol 956069. Rates Enforcement of Charge, 1933Certificate of Title - Estate of William Tilleyland titles, shire of blackburn and mitcham, tilley, william, rates, cook street, mitcham -
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Article, Multi-unit gets nod, 1991
Article on the development of seven housing unitsArticle on the development of seven housing units for young people in Ormond Avenue, Mitcham, following grant of an application made by Nunawading Council and Housing and Construction Victoria.Article on the development of seven housing unitshousing and construction victoria, city of nunawading, youth, houses, ormond avenue, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Mitcham Football Club 1921
Black & white copy of a photograph Mitcham Football Club member posing for 1921 Premiers photograph. L to R back row - Mr Lee (Time Keeper), Malone, M; Sellars, M; Haliday, B (pres); ----- Harding,;------. 2nd Row - Neilson, W; Sewart, E; Gilcrist, Paddy; George, Mick; Alley, Nigger; Dempster, G; Front Row - Dunne, Arthur; Brown, Ted; Peterson, Fred; Kennett, Wally; Hayes, Lorrie; Barelli.L; Barelli, Ned.mitcham football club, dempster, g, lee. mr, neilson, w, dunne, arthur, malone, m, sewart, e, brown, ted, sellars, m, gilchrist, paddy, fred, halliday, b, george, mick, kennett, wally, harding, alley, nigger, hayes, lorrie, barelli, l, barelli, ned, peterson -
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Document, My memories of the area around Simpson Park, 1/10/2003 12:00:00 AM
Memories with promptings from Jack Leach who lived in Rupert Street and later in Creek Road.Memories with promptings from Jack Leach who lived in Rupert Street and later in Creek Road. Describes that part of Mitcham south of the railway line between Creek Road and Cochrane street. A sketch map of the area as it was in the 1930's is also supplied.Memories with promptings from Jack Leach who lived in Rupert Street and later in Creek Road.brunswick road, mitcham, creek road, mitcham, cochrane street, mitcham, rupert street, mitcham, bloom family, leach, jack, leach family, simpson family, ferris, ray, simpson park -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Toc H Log Cabin, 1960
Black and white photograph of Original Toc H Log Cabin of Mitcham Branch, off Agra Street, Mitcham. Cross Reference ND2597.toc h - mitcham branch -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Memorabilia - Bookmark Barry Dobyn Chemist
Red leather bookmark, gold line all around. Rampant lion and a fluer-de-lea with two thistles, and wording Barry Dobyn, Chemists, Mitcham North.Barry Dobyn, Chemists, Mitcham North.books, bookmark, commerce, advertising -
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Article, Dave O'Neil, 2015
Dave O'Neil, stand-up comedian & writer, was raised in Mitcham.Dave O'Neil, stand-up comedian & writer, was raised in Mitcham and as a child attended the Mitcham Church of England.Dave O'Neil, stand-up comedian & writer, was raised in Mitcham. o'neil, dave -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Studio portrait, Shire Blackburn & Mitcham Debutante Ball, C.1935
Two copies of a black and white photo of Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham Debutante Ball. L to R Back Row - Blank, Lucy Brocknell, Nell Forbes, Blank, Blank, Elvie Johns, Blank. L to R Centre Row - Blank, Blank, Jean Kennedy, Betty D'Arcy, Blank, Joan Livermore. L to R Front Row - Margaret Lawson, Blank, Blank, Dr. Liebert, Myra Ireland, Blank, Shirley Walker. Debs presented to President's wife, Dr. Liebert. President was Mr. Lawson.shire of blackburn and mitcham, brockell, lucy, forbes, nell, johns, elvie, kennedy, jean, d'arcy, betty, livermore, joan, lawson, margaret, liebert, dr., ireland, myra, walker, shirley, warren, frances, debutantes, debutante ball -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, John Williams
The Mitcham Reservoir was completed in 1923. Excavation was by horse drawn scoops and drays. The site is accessed by Agra Road MitchamTwo copies of a black and white photograph of John Williams of East Doncaster Road, Mitcham, standing in front of the Mitcham Reservoir construction site in c1922williams, john, mitcham reservoir -
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Document, Certificate of Title, 1924, 1934
Certificate of Title, Enoch CooperCertificate of Title, Enoch Cooper, Lot 55, Premier Avenue, Mitcham. Vol 4920 Fol 983886. Correspondence re rates, enforcement of charge, 1934.Certificate of Title, Enoch Cooperland titles, shire of blackburn and mitcham, rates, cooper, enoch, premier avenue, mitcham -
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Document, History of Mitcham Community House, 1979
At a Nunawading Community Child Care Association meeting in August 1975, Mountview Uniting Church offered the use of 'Mountview House' for community activities.At a Nunawading Community Child Care Association meeting in August 1975, Mountview Uniting Church offered the use of 'Mountview House' for community activities.At a Nunawading Community Child Care Association meeting in August 1975, Mountview Uniting Church offered the use of 'Mountview House' for community activities.city of nunawading, nunawading community child care association, community services, mountview uniting church, mitcham, bucci, paul, mason, lynn, mitcham community house inc.
